Thanks for the replies. I have since mounted my controller and watt meter in my trunk bag and re wired my bike so it is about as stealth as possible. (the main reason for this was the last few storms make me worried about my controller getting wet). I took it out full throttle for a couple miles and checked the controller and it was not even warm. I contacted my dealer and he said that it should not be a problem since im only running 36v and I live in san diego county. My plate sits on my desk now patiently waiting for the laws to change with the uprise of electric bikes and the speeds in which they travel.
Oh an BTW, I am in the same category as you because my bike is faster than 20mph but slower than 30mph. I am in the gray area and love it. lol